
| Posted: Tuesday August 22, 2006 11:13AM; Updated: Tuesday August 22, 2006 11:13AM
The Falcons remained in trade talks regarding tailback T.J. Duckett Monday, with the Redskins being one of the potential trade partners, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. It appears that Atlanta would prefer a player, or players, for Duckett rather than draft picks. The Falcons' most pressing need is at No. 3 wideout. -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that Drew Bledsoe was not in jeopardy of losing his starting job to backup Tony Romo. He said there never was a controversy. -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram Jerry Jones said speculation that receiver Terrell Owens did not practice on Saturday evening because earlier that day Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said he would not play on Monday night is wrong. -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram There's been talk for weeks that the Broncos like Eagles RB Ryan Moats a lot, so it's not inconceivable that he could be dealt for wide receiver Ashley Lelie. -- Philadelphia Inquirer Cedric Benson was back on the practice field Monday wearing an orange quarterbacks jersey -- but no visible marks from the scolding he received from Bears coach Lovie Smith for leaving the sideline Friday during a preseason game against San Diego and skipping the mandatory postgame meeting. -- Chicago Sun-Times Jack Del Rio has eliminated all the ifs, ands and buts. The Jaguars coach made it official Monday: Fred Taylor will open the season as the team's starting running back. -- Florida Times-Union Four days after telling the NFL Network he is underpaid and considering holding out, Joey Porter changed his stance Monday. -- Pittsburgh Tribune Review The three most likely reasons the Eagles wouldn't comment on Stephen Davis are these: The team didn't like what it saw during Davis' physical. There were complications in salary negotiations based on the fact that Davis was "released injured" by the Panthers, which means he is being paid a portion of the $1.8 million base salary he would have received had he not been released. Davis wants to see if there's any interest from other teams. -- Philadelphia Inquirer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||